Continue to Site >>>
Edit

Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Red Robin investor resumes its push for control

Vintage Capital is commencing a proxy fight to land four seats on the restaurant company’s board. It alleges that current directors haven’t been forthcoming about acquisition offers.

Leadership

Il Fornaio’s new owner names Michael Beatrice CEO

The 24-year chain veteran will oversee the concept’s U.S. expansion.

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s names Brandon Coleman III CMO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 24, 2020

Coleman was previously president of Del Frisco’s Grille.

Leadership

B. Smith, perception-smashing NYC restaurateur, dies at age 70

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2020

The former model succumbed to Alzheimer’s after a seven-year battle.

Leadership

Focus Brands names Jim Holthouser CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2020

The operator of Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon and other concepts named the former Hilton executive to replace the retiring Steve DeSutter.

Leadership

Papa John’s taps Amanda Clark to head development

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2020

The Louisville, Ky.-based chain named the former Taco Bell executive chief development officer.

Leadership

Brendan Mauri named president of Rusty Taco

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2020

He moves up from senior director of marketing for the Inspire Brands holding.

Leadership

Gregg Scarlett named U.S. chief of Carrabba’s, Bonefish

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

He will continue to oversee the domestic operations of Outback. In another change, Liz Smith is stepping down as executive chairwoman.

Leadership

Brett Patterson named president of Outback Steakhouse

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The appointment was the latest top-level executive and board changes disclosed today by Bloomin’ Brands.

Leadership

Newk’s hires its 1st COO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2020

Restaurant veteran Joe Pate will oversee operations for the fast-casual chain as it prepares to grow.

  • Page 2